TerrAffix and Kier identify solution to microplastics road runoff challenge
Laboratory testing undertaken by RSK Group company TerrAffix and Kier has demonstrated that a plant-based material used to create a biochar can successfully remove microplastics found in the runoff from our roads. These are believed to be the first laboratory trials in the world to look at the possibility of removing microplastics from road runoff […]
Staffordshire transport gateway improvement scheme progresses with new traffic arrangements
A scheme bringing major improvements to a key Staffordshire gateway junction is progressing well, with latest traffic management changes set to take place. The project will ease congestion and increase capacity around the A38 Branston interchange junction near Burton. It includes creating additional lanes around the junction, on the slip roads and on Branston Road […]
Roads to be prioritised for buses and cyclists in Reading
Reading Borough Council is set to prioritise buses and cyclists on its roads as part of its Transport Strategy 2040. The council has said the scheme will dictate how people will travel in the Berkshire town for the next 16 years. A decision on whether the strategy should move forward will be made at a […]
Highways Heroes 2024 nominations deadline extended to 28th June
The organiser of Highways Heroes has extended the nominations deadline for its awards until 28th June. That means there is only a few days to nominate your Highways Hero. Already nominations have exceeded previous years with in excess of 100 already ready received for this year but there is still time to nominate your unsung […]
Outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel recognised
Warwickshire County Council has marked the achievements of those Warwickshire primary schools who have actively promoted the Safe and Active Schools programme. The road safety education and active travel programme, which now engages with over 90 schools, was celebrated at a new awards ceremony. Organised by the Council’s Road Safety Education Team, Safe and Active […]
CU Phosco launches new affordable asset finance options
CU Phosco, the largest family-owned UK designer and manufacturer of exterior lighting, has announced the launch of new affordable asset finance options designed to support customers in today’s challenging operating environments. Initially available for their UK-based specifiers, the bespoke funding packages, developed in collaboration with Siemens Financial Services, are tailored to help customers update their […]
TfL delivers pledge of doubling wildflower verges in roadside areas to encourage more biodiversity to thrive in London
Wildflower verges encourage biodiversity and helps wildflowers thrive, leading to greater amounts of carbon being stored in the soil, as well as supporting pollinators such as bees and butterflies The programme is a key part of TfL’s Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Plan, which sets out how London’s strategic transport authority will seek to respond to the […]
Cormac uses battery-powered equipment to carry out essential community services
As part of their innovation strategy, staff from leading civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider Cormac have been using STIHL battery-powered equipment to carry out services on behalf of local communities. STIHL’s outdoor equipment offers several advantages over petrol machines, including low vibration and noise levels, making it cleaner and safer for the operators […]
Buckinghamshire Council reports increase in threatening behaviour towards road workers
Buckinghamshire Council has said there is ‘no excuse’ for the increase in abuse towards road workers, which is on the rise across the county. The council’s cabinet member for transport, councillor Steve Broadbent reminded members of the public that aggression towards crews patching up the county’s potholes was never acceptable, reports the Bucks Herald. He […]
VolkerHighways hosts ‘Driving the Future’ Event
Last week, VolkerHighways held its latest Driving the Future, client and supply chain engagement day, at Reading FC Stadium. The one-day event brought together local authorities, public and private sector clients, supply chain partners and representatives from across VolkerHighways to an open-forum to explore the latest industry-leading technologies, products and services. An insightful day where […]